EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 52
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 52 -
TRANSFERRING THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR FLOOD CONTROL AND DRAINAGE IN
METROPOLITAN MANILA FROM THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS TO
THE METROPOLITAN MANILA COMMISSION, PROVIDING FOR A METROPOLITAN MANILA
FLOOD CONTROL AND DRAINAGE FUND ACCOUNT IN THE NATIONAL TREASURY, AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS,
flood control and drainage programs and projects in Metropolitan Manila
are being implemented by several national government agencies and
component local units.
WHEREAS, there is a need to entrust the primary responsibility for
flood control and drainage in Metropolitan Manila to one agency in
order to effectively coordinate planning and project implementation as
well as fund sourcing and management;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippines, do
hereby order:
Section 1. Transfer of Responsibility. — The primary
responsibility for flood control and drainage in Metropolitan Manila is
hereby transferred from the Ministry of Public Works and Highways to
the Metropolitan Manila Commission.
Sec. 2. Technical Assistance. — The Ministry of
Public Works and Highways shall provide technical assistance and other
forms of support as may be necessary for the continuation, completion
and implementation of existing and new programs and projects.
Sec. 3. Agency Cooperation/Integrated Action. —
The Ministry of Public Works and Highways, the National Housing
Authority, the National Water Resources Council, the Metropolitan
Waterworks and Sewerage System, the Laguna Lake Development Authority,
the Local Government Units comprising Metropolitan Manila as well as
the adjoining municipalities lying within the watersheds affecting
Metropolitan Manila, and any other agency may be called upon by the
Metropolitan Manila Commission to extend full cooperation and
assistance to ensure the successful prosecution of operations and
essential projects on flood control and drainage.
Sec. 4. Transfer of Facilities, Equipment and
Documents. — All facilities, equipment, materials, plans, blueprints,
designs and documents necessary for the operation, construction and
maintenance of facilities, programs, activities and projects related to
flood control and drainage in Metropolitan Manila shall be turned over
immediately to the Metropolitan Manila Commission.
Sec. 5. Metropolitan Manila Flood Control and
Drainage Fund Account. — A Metropolitan Manila Flood Control and
Drainage Fund Account is hereby created and established in the National
Treasury to finance flood control operations and project
implementation. The said Fund Account shall be sourced from the
following:
(a)
All proceeds from the special metropolitan flood tax levied on all
admission tickets of movie houses in Metropolitan Manila;
(b) fund
releases from appropriations of various Public Works Acts for flood
control and drainage projects in Metropolitan Manila;
(c) all
proceeds from additional real estate taxes not exceeding one eight
(1/8) of one percent (1%) of the assessed value of real estate located
within the Metropolitan Manila;
(d) all
proceeds of loans and grants intended for flood control and drainage in
Metropolitan Manila; and
(e) all other
taxes as may be imposed by law for the necessary operation,
construction and maintenance of flood control and drainage projects in
Metropolitan Manila.
Sec. 6. Organization and Operation Plans. — The
Metropolitan Manila Commission shall submit within thirty (30) days
from the date of effectivity of this Executive Order, the organization
and operation plans on the management of flood control and drainage
programs and projects in Metropolitan Manila.
Sec. 7. Repealing Clause. — All laws, issuances
and rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this
Executive Order are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
Sec. 8. Effectivity. — This Executive Order shall
take effect immediately.
Done in the City of Manila,
this 20th day of October, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and
eight-six.
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